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Longarone, Italy–Marcolin Group and Moncler S.p.A. announced today the signing of a worldwide exclusive license agreement for the design, production and distribution of men’s and women’s sunglasses and eyeglasses, as well as ski masks for men, women and children branded Moncler. Moncler, a luxury brand, synonymous with duvet par excellence, …

Milan and Melville, NY—Italian brand Marni is looking to expand its reach in accessories. Hence, Marni and Marchon announced today the signing of a new global licensing agreement that will see to the development, production and distribution of the Marni Eyewear collections under the design and creative direction of Consuelo …

Collaborations have become a sought-after marketing tool by fashion brands, but let’s face it; in most instances it is complicated. What with concerns about trademarks, branding, and the legal red tape that such twosomes entail. So it was heartening to hear about two American-made brands getting together over a simple …

With the Amy Winehouse movie out now and HBO’s upcoming ’70s series Vinyl, all eyes are on the music industry, past and present. So the timing is perfect for accessories company Chilli Beans to launch Rock Fellas–a capsule collection of eyewear and watches licensed to The Ramones and Amy Winehouse. …

You’ve heard of the Paleo diet, right? So why not take your fashion sense back to the Stone Age as well with these cool granite stone sunglasses by Rezin! Known for their wooden specs, Rezin has now created something more hearty, and Fred Flintstone approved! The sunglasses keep true to …

Longarone, Italy–Marcolin SpA inaugurated last week its new manufacturing facility in Longarone (Fortogna area), already functioning since the beginning of May. This operation is part of the quality enhancement process undertaken by Marcolin and allows the company to double its in-house Made in Italy production, while also increasing the area’s …

Parsippany, NJ and Padua Italy–Safilo Group, the Italian eyewear creator and worldwide distributor of eyewear, recently announced the intent to relocate its North American headquarters which is currently co-located with a Distribution Center in Parsippany, NJ. This follows the decision to simplify and streamline operationally its US Logistics and Distribution …

OK, so maybe these frames might seem a little geeky (which is actually a trend in eyewear), but upon a closer look, you just may be seeing the future of optical. Developed by Six15 Technologies, the latest smart glasses platform complete with turnkey software and integration solution, the Infinity Platform. …

Sometimes the whole IS greater than the sum of the parts. That is the philosophy behind new eyewear company Sum, which features a modular, “built your own” eyewear program. It’s all about customization, whether you want a pink/green/blue or solid color sunglass, Sum’s new website allows customers to customize (get …

Paris—As if it weren’t already clear, Kering today appointed its CEO of eyewear Roberto Vedovotto as His appointment to Kering’s executive committee. The appointment illustrates just how seriously Kering is looking to eyewear to help grow its luxurygoods business, one that includes Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent etc. “Roberto Vedovotto’s …

Minneapolis—eyebobs, the market leader in luxury reading glasses, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a Minneapolis-based investment firm. NEP’s investment capital is a significant milestone for eyebobs and will be leveraged to fuel further growth. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Having created …

The expression, “Bend it like Beckham,” may soon need to be revised to “bend it like Baendit.” That’s because the the sunglass brand has come up with an innovative idea: modular sunwear that is lightweight and flexible. So much so that each pair can be taken apart, stored in a …

Pantone’s 2015 Color of the year makes us all long for a glass of a rich red wine. Interpreted in various depths of hue, Marsala pairs perfectly with all accessories Where to Find Color Trend: Marsala (Sponsored): Moriah Marsala colored messenger bag in glazed leather Style Name: Ilex SRP: $349 …

Fashionistas like to don sunglasses at fashion shows, supposedly to block the glare of the runway flood lights…and maybe just to be cool. Or maybe as a beauty treatment? Velvet Eyewear {BB Lens} is an exclusive sunglass lens that is formulated with specific attributes that block out 100% of harmful UV …

If you’ve ever seen celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern’s TV show, “Bizarre Foods,” you know that there are few places he won’t travel to just so he can eat almost anything. (Frankly his menu list is downright frightening). But his taste runs beyond some of the creepiest, crawlies on earth. Now …

It’s said that if you look at the world through rose-colored glasses, you have a pleasant and happy outlook on life (both past and present). So what if you look at life this year through rose-bedecked glasses? You’d not only be pleasant and happy, but glamorous and flamboyant, too. And …

Those of you lucky enough to be lounging poolside in St. Bart’s or St. Kitts with your umbrella drinks surely must be donning the latest designer sunglasses. Those of us traipsing through the snowdrifts of a storm called Juno might as well be mountain climbing or cross country skiing. Even …